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Writing About Pain

Posted on December 17, 2019 by lana1967
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Pain Woman Takes Your Keys by Sonya Huber

Posted on March 6, 2017 by lana1967

I discovered Sonya Huber when she initiated plans for the virtual Disability March in January. When I found an advanced reader copy of her book of essays called Pain Woman Takes Your Keys on Netgalley, I didn’t hesitate. I sent … Continue reading →

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Vulnerability and Intimacy

Posted on December 31, 2016 by lana1967

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. They always seemed to be an exercise in failure. I pick one word to guide my decisions in the coming year and to see how that word shows up in my life. I … Continue reading →

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I Have No Words.

Posted on December 22, 2016 by lana1967

I have no words because I’ve been comparing myself to others again. I’ve been following new disabled writers who write with fire and passion to advocate for themselves and others. I’ve been reading new novelists  whose words flow together as … Continue reading →

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Robot Coconut Trees by Kelsey Horton

Posted on December 15, 2016 by lana1967

The first thing I wanted to know about this book is where in the world the title had come from. Kelsey quickly answered that with a story. Her five-year-old nephews who enjoy writing books and stories, asked what the name … Continue reading →

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What Books Should Be On Your List? Part 2

Posted on December 11, 2016 by lana1967

I wanted to share some of my favorite writers about writing and creativity you may or may not know about. I hope you find someone or some book that’s new and intriguing to you. Eric Maisel is a creativity coach … Continue reading →

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What Books Should Be on Your List?

Posted on December 10, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve mentioned a few things already that you might want to put on your Christmas list. Obviously, I want books! I think I’d like to share some of my favorite creativity books with all of you tonight. You may already … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Coloring Book by Rachel Funk Heller

Posted on December 9, 2016 by lana1967

I’m kinda in love with The Writer’s Coloring Book by Rachel Funk Heller. I’m not much of a fiction writer, but how can I resist “paper dolls for grown-ups” as a way to envision your character and “Building a Story … Continue reading →

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Writing, Rioting, Righting

Posted on November 20, 2016 by lana1967

I kept putting off writing today. I was waiting for something. I didn’t know what until I read the words of Brianna Albers. who is the founder/editor-in-chief of Monstering Magzine.   I’ll tell you more about Brianna another time because I … Continue reading →

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#artistsforlove

Posted on November 20, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been following Kelly Rae Roberts for a long time now, and this post arrived in my email on Thursday. She and some friends have come together in an effort to start a movement called #artistsforlove. She reminds us of … Continue reading →

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